ABU Zaria Wins 4th Oyedeji 3×3 Basketball Championship

Posted : 30 June 2025

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, emerged victorious at the 2025 Olumide Oyedeji Intercollegiate 3×3 Basketball Championship, defeating Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, 21–15 in a thrilling final held in Lagos.

The fourth edition of the tournament featured six top universities, following a preliminary phase in March that saw 15 schools compete for a place in the finals.

The tournament also included a three-point shooting contest, won by Emma Ubong Charles of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The award for highest individual scorer in the 3×3 tournament went to Godwin Ogbani-Daniel from the University of Osun.

ABU’s Ibrahim Abdulkadir captivated fans with his energy and court presence throughout the competition, earning him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

ABU captain, Bem Agbatar, praised his team’s preparation and hailed the win as a huge morale booster.

“It was a tough competition, and it feels great to emerge champions. We appreciate the organisers and look forward to defending our title next year. Our next goal is to prepare for the Nigeria University Games,” he said.

Event organiser Olumide Oyedeji, a former Nigeria basketball captain and ex-NBA player, said the competition was designed to give university athletes a platform to display their talent and build pathways toward national and international recognition.

“Basketball gave me a platform, and I believe I must give back to the game that made me. I’ve seen real talent here. If we can keep running these tournaments, we’ll help develop the next generation of stars,” Oyedeji said.

He added that although logistical limitations restricted the number of schools this year, there was growing interest from more institutions across the country.

Other universities that reached the Lagos finals included Leeds University, Ibadan, which placed third, as well as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

The championship concluded with a vibrant display of grassroots talent and a shared hope among participants and organisers for a brighter future in Nigerian university basketball.

ABU Zaria Wins 4th Oyedeji 3×3 Basketball Championship

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, emerged victorious at the 2025 Olumide Oyedeji Intercollegiate 3×3 Basketball Championship, defeating Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, 21–15 in a thrilling final held in Lagos.

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